The brigade also conducts specialized training for soldiers in Basic Airborne, Pathfinder, and Jumpmaster Courses. Former Units For many years the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 29th Infantry Regiment provided branch specific programs of instruction as part of the Infantry school. In July 2007 the 29th Infantry Regiment was reflagged into the 197th Infantry Brigade as part of the Army's transition to a Brigade focused structure. This organization continued until 12 December 2013 when the 197th Infantry Brigade was deactivated. Shortly thereafter the programs of instruction provided by the 29th Infantry Regiment were consolidated under 1st Battalion 29th Infantry Regiment, reflagged as part of the 316th Cavalry Brigade, and the 2nd Battalion 29th Infantry Regiment was deactivated. Under the purview of the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE), as part of the 316th Cavalry Brigade, 1st Battalion 29th Infantry Regiment continues to teach combat skills and support MCoE training, the Infantry School, and Infantry Soldiers and leaders by providing the following courses: Bradley Leaders Course (BLC) Bradley Master Gunner (BMG) Course Combatives Course Dismounted C-IED Tactics Master Trainer (DCT-MT) Heavy Weapons Leader Course Simulations Training Managers Course (STMC) Stryker Leader Course (SLC) Stryker Master Gunner Course (SMGC) Small Unmanned Aircraft System Master Trainer (SUAS) Commandant The Chief of Infantry is the proponent of the school and its commandant. See also Basic Officer Leaders Course United States Army branch insignia Guidon (United States) Combat Infantryman Badge Blue Infantry Cord References External links Infantry School homepage Official site of the Infantry Training Brigade United States Army schools Universities and colleges accredited by the Council on Occupational Education 1918 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) Educational institutions established in 1918 Infantry training